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How to apply for Suwannee River Economic Council Transportation — Door-to-Door Paratransit (Dixie + Gilchrist + Lafayette 3-County Service)
Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. (SREC) Transportation Department — 501(c)(3) nonprofit; designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for the Florida Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) program in Dixie, Gilchrist, AND Lafayette Counties; demand-response paratransit funded by FDOT, the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Medicaid HMOs
Who it's for
Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) operates a Transportation Department that is STRUCTURALLY DISTINCT from its 4-county AAA delivery model — SREC Transportation covers Dixie, Gilchrist, and Lafayette Counties (three rural North Central FL counties), while SREC's senior nutrition delivery covers Suwannee + Hamilton + Levy + Dixie (four counties). Dixie is the ONLY county where both SREC services overlap — meaning one nonprofit operates BOTH transit and meals delivery for Dixie seniors under integrated case management. SREC Transportation provides public transportation that transports elderly and disadvantaged individuals to doctors' offices, medical facilities, meal sites, drug stores, and shopping. Funding sources include the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, and Medicaid HMOs. Eligibility uses the Florida TD framework: age 60+ OR documented disability OR low-income transportation-disadvantaged status. Dixie County has NO fixed-route public bus system — SREC Transportation paratransit is the primary mobility option. For non-emergency medical care, SREC Transportation can connect Dixie seniors to UF Health Shands in Gainesville (about 45-60 minutes east) or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Apply for reservations, scheduling, and questions by calling 352-498-5018 extension 3 or 1-844-496-0624.
SREC Transportation's three-county service area (Dixie + Gilchrist + Lafayette) creates regional economies of scale across rural North Central FL. Dixie County is UNIQUE in being the only SREC county that receives BOTH transit AND meals delivery from SREC — integrated single-nonprofit operations means a single case manager can coordinate both services. The Medicaid HMO funding pathway means Medicaid-eligible riders can access transit through their HMO rather than the TD pathway — confirm at registration. Dixie has NO fixed-route public bus system and NO acute-care hospital — reliable transit to Gainesville (UF Health Shands or HCA Florida North Florida Hospital) is a healthcare-access issue, not just convenience. Service is demand-response with advance reservation; same-day rides are typically not available.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ OR documented disability OR low-income TD eligibility (Medicare card, Florida ID, physician note, income documentation)
- Proof of Dixie County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- Completed SREC Transportation / Florida TD eligibility application
- Advance reservation required (call 352-498-5018 ext 3 or 1-844-496-0624)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 352-498-5018
Renewals
periodic re-registration; rides scheduled per trip with advance booking
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